2015 Spirit of Caring Award

This Award recognizes an employee who exemplifies the “spirit of caring.” Nominees for this award “go the extra mile,” are a resource to their organizations, provide support to their professional organizations and programs and promote community awareness of the industries represented by the Michigan Association for Home Care (Michigan Home Care).

Criteria

Nominee:

1.  Develops and implements creative approaches to new or existing programs, curriculum development or research activities.

2.  Is associated with leadership roles, activities, contributions and accomplishments that reach beyond the local level to the state, regional, national or international level.

3.  Provides leadership that promotes the organization’s image and community visibility through creative activities and programs.

4.  Demonstrates pioneering efforts that have significantly improved the organization’s ability to serve the community.

5.  Mentors and motivates others through demonstration of passion for and commitment to home care.

Please submit only one nominee per agency. All nominees will remain anonymous to Michigan Home Care Award Committee members in their selection process. Please see detailed instructions on nomination form.

The winner will receive a complimentary registration and one night’s accommodation for the Michigan Association for Home Care Annual Conference, May 13-15-2015 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. The winner will be recognized as part of the Annual Conference festivities at the Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 14th!

Return your completed nomination form by Friday, March 13, 2015 to:

Michigan Association for Home Care, 2140 University Park Drive, Suite 220, Okemos, MI 48864

517/349-8089 phone 517/349-8090 fax

Michigan Association for Home Care

2014 Spirit of Caring Award

Nomination Form — Please Type

Deadline for Submission: Friday, March 13, 2015

I nominate the following candidate for this award; I believe he/she exemplifies the characteristics for the Spirit of Caring Award.

Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Title Organization Name/Place of Employment

Street Address City Zip

Work Telephone Home Telephone

Education

School Course of Study Degree or Certificate Year

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______

Home Care Employment Experience

Position Title Organization Years of Employment

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Nominated by: ______Agency: ______

The information provided above is for Michigan Home Care use only; the Award Committee will not see this information.

Important Directions

Utilizing the criteria outlined on the previous page, describe why you think the nominee qualifies for the Spirit of Caring Award (give at least three examples which demonstrate these characteristics). Using a separate sheet, please type your recommendation. All nominees will remain anonymous to Award Committee members in the selection process. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Do not submit on company letterhead.

2.  Do not mention your agency’s name in the body of the letter or the name of the individual; any nomination containing agency- specific information will be disqualified.

Remember the nomination must remain anonymous.

Please return this form by March 13, 2015 to: Michigan Home Care, 2140 University Park Dr., Ste. 220, Okemos, MI 48864

Phone: 517/349-8089 Fax: 517/349-8090